Home Run On Wheels

Durham Bulls first baseman Jake Bauers joined the Home Run On Wheels podcast and said it's kind of weird for him as a 22-year-old as kids are now looking up to him as a ball player just as he did when he was younger.

Ron and Patti also recap their week with games in Greensboro, Durham and Washington, D.C. Holmes even got to take in his first MLB game with Pups in the Park at Nationals Park. 

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Miami Marlins outfielder Cameron Maybin joined the Home Run On Wheels podcast to discuss his Maybin Mission Foundation and the importance of inspiring others to do good in the community.

Ron and Patti Clements also recap their trips to Marlins Park, Tropicana Field and SunTrust Park.

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After the Miami Marlins made a donation of 40 tickets to Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe for opening day, the COO of Our Kids - Michael Williams - spoke with Home Run On Wheels prior to the Cubs-Marlins game at Marlins Park.

We also spoke with Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Chris Archer about his charitable work off the field and offseason trade rumors.

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Ron and Patti Clements give their Grapefruit League stadium reviews and also hear from Marlins third baseman Martin Prado and his Very Prado You initiative through the Marlins.

This all coincides with Opening Day with Home Run On Wheels visiting Marlins Park to watch the Marlins play the Cubs with a group of children from Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe. 

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat reporter Derrick Goold and Ron Clements preview the 2018 MLB season. Derrick gives his take on the Cardinals and whether manager Mike Matheny is on the hot seat. 

Derrick also explains how he fell in love with baseball while growing up in Colorado. 

Though Patti is losing her voice, she does offer her input on why St. Louis is such a baseball-crazed city.

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Pittsburgh Pirates players Jameson Taillon, Josh Bell and Chad Kuhl discuss their community work as well as expectations entering the 2018 MLB season.

St. Louis Cardinals player Jordan Schafer discusses the inspiration behind starting his charity foundation and also provides some travel advice for a long road trip.

New St. Louis Cardinals players Luke Gregerson and Marcell Ozuna discuss joining the Redbirds and what it means to them to give back to their communities.

Ron and Patti discuss downsizing from a three-bedroom house into an RV and their early experiences on the road in Florida for spring training.

Ron sits down with Sporting News baseball writer and Hall of Fame voter Ryan Fagan to discuss the state of baseball. Ryan talks about Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, what to expect in the 2018 season and his passion for traveling - especially his beloved fishing trips. There is also food, lots of food. Patti offers her feedback on planning a long road trip.